Fire Incidents at Elm St, Springfield, MO
04 Aug 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
26 Aug 2001
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Sep 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Oct 2001
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Bulk storage
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Oct 2001
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Oct 2001
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 Oct 2001
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Bulk storage
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Dec 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
30 Dec 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
11 Jan 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
07 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
17 Mar 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Match
07 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
21 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Aug 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
18 Feb 2004
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Feb 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 May 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
19 Aug 2004
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
06 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Lightning
31 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Jun 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Other static discharge
04 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
15 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Candle
05 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
15 Feb 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Aug 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 Sep 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
27 Sep 2006
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Nov 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
19 Jan 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 May 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
14 Oct 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
23 Oct 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
11 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Nov 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Feb 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Mar 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Candle
06 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
04 Sep 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Dec 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Apr 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Sep 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
16 Nov 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
05 Dec 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
01 Jan 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Mar 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Aug 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
15 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
29 Oct 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
26 Jan 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
24 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
18 Sep 2012
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
11 Oct 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
24 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Jan 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Mar 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
24 Oct 2014
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Courthouse
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Mar 2015
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
23 Apr 2015
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
04 Jun 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Jul 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 Oct 2015
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Feb 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Book
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
10 Feb 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Feb 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Aug 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
01 Sep 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
10 Sep 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
10 Sep 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
01 Oct 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
13 Feb 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
23 Apr 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 May 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 May 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Match
17 Jul 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
03 Nov 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
20 Nov 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
08 Dec 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Jan 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
12 Feb 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 May 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow